News and Insights
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Tirlán Solar Farm in Ballyragget enters operation, powering its largest production facility with renewable energy
Tirlán has announced the successful commissioning of its new on‑site solar farm at its multi‑purpose integrated dairy processing facility in Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, marking a major milestone in the Co‑op’s transition to renewable energy and lower‑carbon manufacturing.
FarmElevate programme announced to support productivity and sustainability on Tirlán family farms
Tirlán Co-op, in partnership with Teagasc, has announced a new innovative large-scale knowledge transfer programme called FarmElevate, designed to support Tirlán farm families in enhancing on-farm productivity, sustainability and long-term resilience.
Tirlán Wins ‘Workspace Transformation Award’ at Facilities Management Awards
Tirlán is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the Workspace Transformation Award at the Facilities Management Awards 2026, recognising the organisation’s industry‑leading Hybrid Smart Office Workplace Programme.
Tirlán Co-op nominates Frank Tobin to Ornua Board
The Board of Tirlán Co-operative Society has confirmed the nomination of Frank Tobin to the Ornua Board of Directors as the Tirlán Co op nominee.
Change to Tirlán representation on Glanbia plc Board
Tirlán Co operative Society has confirmed that there will be a change in the Co op’s representation on the Board of Glanbia plc.
Tirlán proudly launch 32nd season of Kilkenny GAA sponsorship
A partnership spanning more than three decades continues this year as Tirlán marks its 32nd season as proud sponsor of Kilkenny GAA.
Tirlán Quality Grain Awards 2025
The country’s top tillage farmers were celebrated today as the winners of the Tirlán Quality Grain Awards 2025 were announced at events in Co Cork’s Castlemartyr Resort and Midleton Distillery Experience.
Tirlán vows to support farmers in difficult months ahead
Tirlán Co-op’s farm family suppliers turned out in large numbers for the Co-op’s Business & Market Outlook 2026 Meeting Series.
Tirlán to expand Slaney water quality learnings across entire Co-op Catchment in 2026
Tirlán Co-op Chairperson John Murphy has announced the expansion of the award-winning Farming for Water: River Slaney Project
Tirlán supplier Cheryl Poole wins prestigious European Farming Innovation Award
Tirlán is delighted to announce that our supplier Cheryl Poole has won the Innovation Award for Women Farmers at the 2025 COPA-COGECA European Awards in Brussels.
Leadership appointment at Tirlán
Tirlán announced today that James McCarthy has been appointed as Chief Investments and Strategy Officer and will join the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), succeeding Frank Tobin who retires this month.
First Group Graduates from Tirlán Governance Academy Certificate in Co-op Governance & Professional Development
Twenty-one Tirlán members have proudly graduated as the inaugural class from the Tirlán Governance Academy in November, having completed the Certificate in Co-op Governance & Professional Development in University College Cork (UCC).